MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel injection pump damp
general body damage
n/s headlight lens damaged
oil leak o/s engine area
slight corrosion o/s/r spring front mounting area
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel injection pump damp
general body damage
n/s headlight lens damaged
oil leak o/s engine area
slight corrosion o/s/r spring front mounting area
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front brake discs worn and corroded
engine oil leak
n/s wiper blade poor
n/s/f bumper damaged
parking brake lever travel getting long
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
dents o/s/f wing and o/s/r door
engine oil level low
fuel tank and pipes damp but no visable leaks
n/s headlight lens damaged
o/s/f bumper damaged
oil leaks top and o/s engine areas - all drive belts contaminated
some imbalance in rear service brake operation
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
o/s/f bumper damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
dents o/s/f wing and o/s/r door
engine oil level low
fuel tank and pipes damp but no visable leaks
n/s headlight lens damaged
oil leaks top and o/s engine areas - all drive belts contaminated
some imbalance in rear service brake operation
As orignal mot
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Body work damaged
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside front headlight damaged
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both inner sills starting to corrode
Brake fluid slightly low
General oil leaks †
Near side front indicator bulb starting to fade
Near side headlight stone chipped
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack near limit
Slight play in front top mounts
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Wipers starting to smear on screen
off side front wing damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M262 LTA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M262 LTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M262 LTA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1995.
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